Boris Gardiner first made his mark on the Jamaican music scene back in the late fifties, when he joined the Rhythm Aces, one of the island’s most popular early vocal groups. A number of signficant hits for a number of local producers ensued, but after...
Following sell-out shows in Bristol, Nottingham and Reading the first official Trojan Records UK tour hit The Wardrobe in Leeds last Saturday (11th February).Doors open 8pm-11.30pm with DJs spinning 100% Trojan cuts.Live guests for the tour include Pama...
On 10th June reggae fans in both London and Liverpool have the chance to experience a great night out, courtesy of Trojan Records’ Official Club Night.In London, the ever more popular monthly club night returns tothe Social with the mighty...
OK, so we know that we’ve already paid tribute to legendary music maker, Duke Reid this year, but given he was born 102 years ago on 21st July, and the fact we happen to have a tasty 4CD box setlined up for release at the end of next week, we thought it...
Created by pioneering sound system operator, Duke Reid, Treasure Isle Records was one of the most powerful presences on the Jamaican music scene throughout the Sixties and early Seventies, rivalled only by Coxson Dodd’s Studio One enterprise. During this period,...
With the festive season well and truly upon us, we’ve spiced up the This Is Trojan spotify playlist with 30 seasonal ska and reggae tracks from the Trojan catalogue.So if you’re tired of hearing the same old recordings by the same old artists, why not...
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